When story co-writer David S. Goyer shared the idea with Nolan he had to convince the director Bane was the right character from Batman’s rogue gallery for the final film.

“I first brought up Bane, I think Chris was initially horrified. And I said, ‘Hold on, hold on, hold on. This will be the Nolan version of Bane,'” said Goyer. “He’s a creepy, very physical character. Somebody who’s been physically distorted. I think Chris liked that.”